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Campaign Seeks New Parcel Tax on Long Beach Ballot
A group of labor unions and housing advocates is trying to put a new parcel tax on the November ballot in Long Beach. If voters approve it, the tax would mostly fall on commercial and industrial properties—meaning it could directly increase costs for building owners and managers.
Read MoreBring Life to Vacant Spaces: Long Beach Launches Storefront Art Program
The City of Long Beach is rolling out a new initiative aimed at turning empty storefronts into engaging, community-focused spaces through public art. This program matters to BOMA/GLA members because it offers a practical way to enhance property appeal, support local businesses, and create more inviting commercial corridors.
Read MoreStreamlining Retail Theft Reporting in Long Beach
Retail theft continues to challenge commercial property owners and managers across Long Beach, creating operational disruptions and financial losses. The City of Long Beach is piloting a new program, DirectConnect, designed to simplify the reporting of theft incidents and increase successful prosecutions, providing property teams with a more efficient tool to protect assets.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Engages with Long Beach City Leadership on 2028 Olympics
BOMA/GLA members met with the Long Beach City Manager’s Office to provide input on Olympic preparations and ensure the commercial real estate industry’s needs are represented—proactive engagement that reflects our commitment to advocating for how this global event will impact our properties, tenants, and communities.
Read MoreLong Beach’s $3.7 Billion Budget: Key Takeaways for Commercial Real EstateÂ
The City of Long Beach’s 2026 proposed budget of $3.7 billion targets key areas like public safety, housing, infrastructure, and economic growth—which could directly affect your properties and businesses.
Read MoreUnderstanding Federal Funding Cuts and Their Impact on Long Beach CRE
Federal funding cuts are starting to affect important city programs in Long Beach, like public safety, housing, and infrastructure. For commercial real estate professionals, this could mean changes in services and impact the neighborhoods around your properties.
Read MoreLong Beach Approves Minimum Wage Increase for Tourism WorkersÂ
The Long Beach City Council has approved a minimum wage increase for tourism workers. This will include those working at the Long Beach airport, Convention Center, Queen Mary, and the upcoming amphitheater.
Read MoreWhat the Olympics Means for Long Beach CRE: Highlights from Councilmember Duggan’s Town HallÂ
Councilmember Kristina Duggan recently led an engaging town hall in Long Beach, where the community got a firsthand look at how the city is gearing up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Read MoreLong Beach to Host 11 Olympic Events in 2028 – A Game Changer for the RegionÂ
Long Beach will officially host 11 Olympic events in 2028—more than twice the number originally planned.
Read MoreLong Beach CRE Leaders Gather for Insightful Tour & Discussion with Long Beach City Council Member Â
The Long Beach/South Bay Regional Council led by Ana Wood and Justin Monteleone recently gathered for an informative tour and discussion alongside Long Beach City Councilmember Mary Zendejas (who represents the coastal district) and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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